Capitol Area Council

Planning a hike soon? Remember these 5 important rules of the trail.

5 Important Hiking Rules of the Trail A Scout should always know these five rules of the trail.

Summer Camp at Lost Pines is coming up fast, and we're so excited! Who's ready? Drop what you're looking forward to most in the comments.

Scout salute to our Scouts graduating from high school! Rex De Leon, Alejandro Snyder, and Christopher Agostinelli will walk the stage soon. Check out the amazing things they have in store for what’s next.

Rex De Leon:
Rex is a Scout with Troop 4277 and earned the rank of Eagle Scout in January 2026. He is graduating from Pflugerville High School, where he was actively involved in the PHS Panther Band, Varsity Cross Country Team, and National Honor Society. In the fall, he will attend Texas A&M University to pursue a Bachelor of Arts in History with a minor in Education while serving in the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets.

Alejandro Snyder:
Alejandro plans to attend college to be a Welder with a minor in photography and ultimately become a Welding Inspector. He has earned both these merit badges and has taken welding in HS for the last 3 years.

Christopher Agostinelli:
Christopher will attend Harmel Academy of the Trades for its Gap Year Program this fall, and then attend Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology the following year to pursue a degree in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Aerospace Engineering.